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From: Patti Tew To: LPCtestimonv Subject: OPPOSITION TO SMA21-000078 and POSTPONEMENT REQUIRED Date: Monday, November 18,2024 3:28:58 PM Dear Honorable Members of the Leeward Planning Commission, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Special Management Area Use Permit Application submitted by Jekaterina Mysin for the property located on AIN Drive. After reviewing the multiple submissions made by the applicant, it is abundantly clear that this project has been plagued by significant inconsistencies, confusion, and an ongoing shift in purpose, which makes it impossible to fully evaluate its potential impacts. Given the many unresolved issues surrounding this application, I respectfully request that the Commission delay further review until these concerns are properly addressed. One of the most concerning aspects of this project is the frequent changes to the site plans submitted by the applicant. Since the original application was filed in December 2020, there have been several revisions, including updates in May 2021, April 2022, October 2023, and, most recently, a 40-page addendum submitted just days before the upcoming hearing. These numerous, often contradictory updates have created a serious lack of clarity regarding the scope and intent of the development. The constant shifting of plans makes it impossible for the public and the Planning Commission to adequately review the full scope of the project, and undermines the public's confidence in the applicant's ability to present a stable, reliable development proposal. Moreover, it is crucial to point out that these recent revisions were submitted well after the mediation process in 2022, during which specific conditions were agreed upon by all involved parties. However, the applicant's subsequent changes appear to ignore or contradict these prior agreements, leading to even more confusion. For example, in May 2021, the applicant presented a plan for a residential development consisting of six condominium units, as outlined in the background report. Yet by August 2021, the applicant had completely shifted the property's intended use, stating publicly through various channels that the development